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Aortic valve surgery in children with infective endocarditis
There is limited data on the outcomes of children who undergo surgery for aortic valve infective endocarditis (IE), and the optimal surgical approach remains controversial. We investigated the long-term outcomes of surgery for aortic valve IE in children, with a particular focus on the Ross procedure. A retrospective review of all children who underwent surgery for aortic valve IE was performed at a single institution. Between 1989 and 2020, 41 children underwent surgery for aortic valve IE, of whom 16 (39.0%) underwent valve repair, 13 (31.7%) underwent the Ross procedure, 9 (21.9%) underwent a homograft root replacement,...
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 8, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Damien M. Wu, Michael Z.L. Zhu, Edward Buratto, Christian P. Brizard, Igor E. Konstantinov Tags: CONGENITAL – Original Submission Source Type: research

Commentary: Tears for TEER failure
First, I must acknowledge that Mehmet Oz earned a share of the MitraClip patent when he was an active faculty member of Columbia's Department of Surgery, in recognition of his experimental contributions to device design. Consequently, Columbia's Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery receives royalties on MitraClip sales. That has done nothing to diminish the pleasure I derive from doing mitral valve operations in patients fortunate enough to escape the Siren's song of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), and I consider myself sufficiently unbiased to offer this commentary, but caveat emptor. (Source: Seminar...
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 7, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Craig R. Smith Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research

Discussion
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Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Discussion Source Type: research

Discussion
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Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Discussion Source Type: research

Recent Articles in AATS Journals
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Discussion
Dr. Nahush A. Mokadam is the Division Director of Cardiac Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he holds the Kakos and Williams Endowed Professorship in Cardiac Surgery. His clinical expertise includes all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, all-arterial revascularization, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and aortic root reconstruction. He is internationally recognized as a leader in total artificial heart implantation. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Discussion Source Type: research

Characterization of Favorable Right Ventricular Dimensions for Optimal Reverse Remodeling following Pulmonary Valve Replacement
: We sought to couple current cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) thresholds of right ventricular (RV) size and function with longitudinal trajectories of RV recovery, after pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). We aimed to identify optimal timing of PVR and couple CMR-based metrics with contemporaneous echocardiographic metrics. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 23, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hiba Z. Ghandour, Miza Salim Hammoud, Aisha Zia, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Hani K. Najm, Gosta Pettersson, Eugene Blackstone, Tara Karamlou, Members of PVR working group Tags: CONGENITAL – Original Submission Source Type: research

Outcomes of Reoperative Aortic Root Replacement After Previous Acute Type A Dissection Repair
This study seeks to determine outcomes for these patients to further inform the debate surrounding optimal upfront management of the aortic root in acute dissection. Retrospective record review of all patients who underwent full aortic root replacement after a previous type A dissection repair operation at a tertiary academic referral center from 2004-2020 was performed. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 7, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Albert J. Pedroza, Alex R. Dalal, Aravind Krishnan, Nobu Yokoyama, Ken Nakamura, Emily Tognozzi, Y. Joseph Woo, John W. Macarthur, Michael P. Fischbein Tags: ADULT – Original Submission Source Type: research

Recent Articles in AATS Journals
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Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 4, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Commentary: The Many Shades of Gradient after Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
We continue to refine the management of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) decades after initial surgical treatment was first described in the 1950s. The focus has shifted from relief of gradient and cyanosis to long-term health of the right ventricle. Pertinent to right ventricular health is afterload and preload conditions on the right ventricle and the duration of adverse loading condition. A expert consensus document produced by the American Association of thoracic surgery outlined patient selection and follow up after valve sparing repair. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 31, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sitaram M. Emani Tags: CONGENITAL – Commentary Source Type: research

Effects of Intraoperative Support Strategies on Endothelial Injury and Clinical Lung Transplant Outcomes
In lung transplantation, postoperative outcomes favor intraoperative use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) over cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP). We investigated the effect of intraoperative support strategies on endothelial injury biomarkers and short-term posttransplant outcomes. Adults undergoing bilateral lung transplantation with No-Support, veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO, or CPB were included. Plasma samples pre- and post-transplant were collected for Luminex assay to measure endothelial injury biomarkers including syndecan-1 (SYN-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and matrix metalloprotease-9. (Source...
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 27, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jenalee N. Coster, Kentaro Noda, John P. Ryan, Ernest G. Chan, Masashi Furukawa, James D. Luketich, Pablo G. Sanchez Tags: THORACIC – Original Submission Source Type: research

Commentary: Time to Move Beyond the Operating Room
Outcomes after cardiac surgery have steadily improved in recent decades because of advances in surgical techniques, less-invasive approaches, peri-operative management, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.1 Nevertheless, cardiac surgical practice patterns vary widely and have a considerable impact on patients ’ early and long-term outcomes.2 In the United States, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) have become increasingly available and used to support frail or high-risk patients who undergo cardiac surgery and are safely discharged. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 25, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dominique Vervoort, Derrick Y. Tam, Rodolfo V. Rocha Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research

Trends in Pulmonary Valve Replacement
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Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jennifer S. Nelson, Emile Bacha, Diego Porras, Stephanie Fuller Tags: CONGENITAL – Discussions in Cardiothoracic Treatment and Care Source Type: research

Lung transplantation for COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome: The British Columbian experience with new disease pathology
Lung transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage lung disease. COVID-19 has been associated with a severe and rapid decline in pulmonary function, in which case lung transplantation has been described to be effective. We herein describe nine patients who underwent lung transplantation for COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome, of whom six were bridged with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The median time of pre-operative observation periods was 54 days to ensure no lung function recovery and the time to wean off ECMO was 3 days. (Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 23, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Roy Avraham Hilzenrat, John C. English, Anna McGuire, Gordon Finlayson, James Choi, John Yee Tags: THORACIC – Young Surgeon's Note Source Type: research